Reports from the Void: 'Humanoid bat'

The Singular Fortean Society received the following email with “Humanoid Bat” in the subject line on July 1st, 2022.

Wow, I have goosebumps right now. I've recently took an interest into the 411 reports: unexplainable, mystery [stuff]. I'm starting to realize all the paranormal is connected—bigfoots, UFOs, hauntings even. Unfortunately, I've only experienced one unexplainable event, and it still puts shivers down my spine. I will write it into story form soon but for now long story short.

Me and a friend both seen it. Clear as day, 10 feet in front of my headlights. Moon was full, too. It looked humanlike but mixed with bat gargoyle. [I don't know what] to say or think. [It] was about our height but the wings were pterodactyl-like.

This thing could be [the] sole reason why people go "magically missing."

I'm a skeptic at heart, but I'm more than open-minded today. I research as a skeptic, but I know with all my heart that there is a creature out there that doesn't exist to 99% of the world.

Investigator Tobias Wayland replied to the email in an attempt to interview its author but received no response.

“411” refers to Missing 411, which is the work done by researcher David Paulides regarding various deaths and disappearances on federal land—most notably, in national parks. Paulides’ research has led to a number of speculations as to the nature of the disappearances, including everything from interdimensional portals to bigfoot attacks. These speculations are not without controversy, since those skeptical of them posit that the disappearances are easily explained by natural means.

The creature described above is consistent with several reported sightings of winged humanoids in the states surrounding Lake Michigan, although it is unclear where this witness’s sighting took place.

To read more about those sightings, follow the links in our timeline here.

Reports from the Void is a repository to share those stories for which we do not have enough information to make a full report. This is usually because of little or no communication from the witness following their initial submission. The Singular Fortean Society will always provide as much information as possible regarding any correspondence during our attempts to speak with those involved.

This series is meant only to present you with the full breadth of the information sent to us, and makes no judgments towards the veracity of any stories shared within it.

 

To report your own encounter with the impossible, reach out to us directly at the Singular Fortean Society through our contact page.

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By Tobias & Emily Wayland / Singular Fortean

Head Editor & Writer, Lead Investigator, Co-Founder

Tobias Wayland is a passionate fortean who has been actively investigating the unusual for over a decade; the first several years of his investigative career were spent as a MUFON field investigator, and following that he investigated independently prior to becoming the head writer and editor for the Singular Fortean Society. Tobias is a frequent guest on various podcasts and radio shows, has contributed to several books on the paranormal, and is often invited to speak at paranormal conferences and events. He was also featured in the Small Town Monsters documentary Terror in the Skies and the series premiere of Expedition X for his work investigating Mothman sightings around Lake Michigan. He and his wife Emily have been involved with the Lake Michigan Mothman investigation since its advent in the spring of 2017, and recently published a book chronicling the experience, The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest.

His years as an investigator have served him best by illustrating that when it comes to the anomalous, the preternatural, and the paranormal, any answers he's found are still hopelessly outnumbered by questions.

Creative & Artistic Director, Photo & Video Analyst, Co-Founder

Emily Wayland is an ardent craftsperson and devoted monster enthusiast with degrees in both photography and design. An accomplished artist, designer, and photographer, Emily is responsible not only for the Singular Fortean Society's aesthetic, but also the examination of any photographic or video evidence. Emily’s art and designs have been featured in various paranormal art shows around the Minneapolis area, as well as in the ‘Chicago Mothman’ portion of the Small Town Monsters documentary Terror in the Skies. She and her husband Tobias have been involved with the Lake Michigan Mothman investigation since its advent in the spring of 2017, and recently published a book chronicling the experience, The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest.

Her lifetime love affair with monsters of all varieties has led her to pursue them in real life, and she hopes that her expertise in photography will help her capture one—at least on film.

(Source: singularfortean.com; September 22, 2022; https://tinyurl.com/2z9nzjwn)
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